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Marine Dynamic Positioning
Our aim
The Marine DP Committee co-ordinates Marine Division work items relating to Dynamic Positioning (DP).
Our activities
We provide expert advice in all matters pertaining to Dynamic Positioning and are responsible for managing all associated guidance related documents and initiatives.
IMCA Contact
Richard Purser
Technical Adviser – Marine
Contact
Committee Members
Name | Company | Role |
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Graeme Lorenson | Subsea7 | Committee Chair |
Harry Verhoeven | Kongsberg Maritime AS | Committee Vice-Chair |
Michael Hensley | ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) | Committee Member |
Odd Kenneth Tollefsen | Altera Infrastructure Norway AS | Committee Member |
Hans Brejaart | Boskalis Offshore | Committee Member |
Wassim Kennou | Bourbon | Committee Member |
Craig Styles | Bureau Veritas Solutions Marine & Offshore Limited | Committee Member |
Aleks Karlsen | DNV | Committee Member |
Joey Fisher | M3 Marine Group Pte Ltd | Committee Member |
Klaus Hovesen | Maersk Training A/S | Committee Member |
John de Hartog | Saipem | Committee Member |
Cinthya Lopes | Simwave BV | Committee Member |
Dean Southall | TechnipFMC | Committee Member |
Justin Taljaard | Tidewater Inc. | Committee Member |
Paul Kevin Murphy | Valaris Plc | Committee Member |
Richard Purser | IMCA | IMCA Secretariat Lead |
Minutes of Meetings
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News & Events
Bringing the global DP Community together
Richard Purser, Technical Adviser – Marine, previews the DP Conference on 21/22 May in Amsterdam, in an article which originally appeared in Offshore Support Journal.
Read moreWorkshops reveal DP community’s views on GHG ambitions
IMCA reports the findings from two workshops discussing the challenges and potential solutions in meeting 40% reduction by 2030.
Read moreDP Conference 2024: Bringing the Dynamic Positioning community together
IMCA shares full programme ahead of technical conference in Amsterdam on 21/22 May. Book your place now to ensure you don’t miss out.
Read moreIMCA Live 2024: Finding solutions to the challenges we face
Registration now open for IMCA Seminars in 2024 and details of IMCA Global Summit shared – 3 to 4 December in Utrecht, NL.
Read moreEvent analysis reveals common causes of DP failure
New IMCA analysis of Dynamic Positioning (DP) station keeping events in 2023 reveals causes of failure identifying emerging safety trends.
Read moreHow CPD can help reduce DP incidents
IMCA’s Graeme Reid, explores how recent changes to NI requirements will improve industry performance in an article originally published in Offshore Support Journal.
Read moreNew recommended practice aims to improve safety in shallow waters
New advice in M263 focuses on safety through improved bridge operations and position reference system specifications.
Read moreEliminating poor practices – Guidance on DP Annual Trials
Richard Purser, Technical Adviser – Marine, explores recent changes to key Dynamic Positioning guidance in Offshore Support Journal.
Read moreDP Asia 2023: Supporting the future of Dynamic Positioning
Richard Purser, Technical Adviser – Marine, reports from DP Asia in Singapore in June where IMCA was out in force, with IMCA members and stakeholders.
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